Pinning on new flanges

[Avery Todd]

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List,

Wasn't there recently a discussion about the "new" way that Steinway is 
recommending
pinning their actions. Very "loose" as compared to the traditional methods, 
as I
remember. Or had I just had too much Vodka that night? :-)

Avery

P.S. Sorry, I can't remember the name of the thread.

>Rather than for others to harp on why you are wrong, it would be wonderful 
>if discussion were to center on overcoming the challenges, if any, of a 
>low-friction action -- or on what the tradeoffs are with other parameters 
>of the action.
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>Finally, you are quite right about the difference between "free" and 
>"loose."  If you were to equip those hammer shanks with high-quality 
>ceramic bearings, they would be both rock-solid and 
>slippery-free.  Perhaps Steinway wasn't entirely on the wrong track with 
>their teflon bushings.  Perhaps it was simply a good idea, poorly 
>implemented, and ahead of its time.  I wonder if we shouldn't give it 
>another go -- this time with teflon-lined carbon fiber flanges and shanks?
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>Yours in peace and heresy,
>Sarah
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